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How to tile small part of pantry?
Due to a kitchen renovation, a small part of the pantry floor doesn't have tiles, just bare concrete. It measures 500 x 1100mm and is not an area you could step on unless you removed all the shelves. I have some wall tiles I can use (blue station tiles visible in the photo), but due to some kind of underlay under the other…
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Can you use a Specrite panel for bathroom vanity?
I'm looking at using a Specrite 1200 x 405 x 18mm Golden Teak Acacia Multi Use Panel as a vanity top in my bathroom. It says on the label to use caution in wet areas and follow the instructions provided, but I can't see the instructions until I buy it. I assume it's just regular oiling and so on. Has anyone used this in…
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How to build a free standing privacy screen?
I'm a beginner woodworker, although I did a furniture making course last year. For my first solo project, I'm thinking of making free standing privacy screens for my balcony. I've never planned out a project before and am not sure how ordering pre-cut timber works. Can anyone provide some tips please?
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Looking for kitchen floor options for old tiles
I've recently had a new kitchen installed and now the tile floors look old and sad. They're in good condition, except for the cosmetic appearance. I figure I have 3 options that don't involve touching the new cabinetry - tile over old tiles, lino over old tiles or paint the existing tiles. Everyone I speak to has a…
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Can you paint a marble vanity top?
I have a marble vanity top that I can't stand and have been quoted more than I expected to get it replaced with timber, so I've decided to wait a while until I can renovate the whole bathroom. In the meantime, is it possible to paint marble using the Dulux tile paint?
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How to fix rotten outdoor bench legs?
I have a very rustic outdoor bench that has started to rot in some of the legs since I moved to a place with an exposed balcony. Is there some kind of epoxy I can use to fill the rotted ones and also protect the other legs? It's so sturdy, it seems a shame to get rid of it.
